Find coaches from Washington, DC, US to Des Moines

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Next departures from Washington to Des Moines on 14 October
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Union Station
Des MoinesCheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Union Station
Des MoinesNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Arlington (Rosslyn), 1001 Wilson Blvd.
Des MoinesNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Arlington (Rosslyn), 1001 Wilson Blvd.
Des MoinesNo tags

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Bus Washington, DC, US to Des Moines: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$126
Average bus trip duration1d 12h
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure06:30
Distance898 miles
Latest bus departure18:30

Washington to Des Moines Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Washington, DC, US - Des Moines

  1. What's the distance between Washington and Des Moines by coach?

    The journey from Washington to Des Moines by coach covers an approximate distance of 892 miles (1438 km).

  2. How can I travel from Washington to Des Moines avoiding air travel?

    To travel from Washington to Des Moines without flying, you can take the coaches. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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US$133
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US$163
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US$118
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Des Moines was searched and found on 18 Oct 2025 with a price of US$118

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Washington, DC, US to Des Moines as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$118 to US$163 for a bus ticket from Washington, DC, US to Des Moines based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$118, which is on 2025-10-18.

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Bus Travel Tips

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Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Washington to Des Moines, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Washington to Des Moines will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Washington to Des Moines while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

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Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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